- The messenger tells the generals to take their place on the battlefield. They greet each other, but wind up insulting one another.
- Brutus and Cassius give their formal goodbyes in case they die in battle and do not see each other again.
Important Lines *MLA format
1. "When think you that the sword goes up again? Never, till Caesar's three and thirty wounds be well avenged, or till another Caesar have added slaughter to the sword of traitors" (Julius Caesar V.i. 55-59).
Explanation: This means that Octvaius will not stop fighting until Caesar's death is avenged.
2. "...Coming from Sardis, on our former ensign two mighty eagles fell, and there they perched, gorging and feeding from our soldier's hands, who to Philippi here consorted us. This morning are they fled away and gone, and in their steads do ravens, crows, and kites fly o'er our heads and downward look on us as we were sickly prey" (Julius Caesar V.i. 87-94).
Explanation: Cassius believes that the eagles flying ahead are a good omen for both him and Brutus's army. The two circling eagles represent Brutus and Cassius, who were strong and powerful before the battle. The eagles represent freedom, liberty, and peace. When he explains that the eagles fell to the ravens, crows, and kites, it is implying that they are going to lose to Octavius and Mark Antony, the ravens and crows. These two birds are vultures or scavengers, who feed on dead meat.This is the first time in which Cassius seems genuinely afraid. He thinks he may die in battle. This quote is significant because it shows Cassius's vulnerability.
3. "Forever and forever farewell, Cassius. If we do meet again, why we shall smile; If not, why then this parting was well made" (Julius Caesar V.i. 127-129).
Explanation: Brutus is saying his goodbye's to Cassius. Both men fear that they might die in battle, so they are saying proper farewells, just in case. If they live through the battle, then they will greet each other happily whenever they meet again.
Character Development
In the beginning, Brutus did not trust Cassius. Throughout the play, they became closer, learned to trust each other, and even became friends. At this point in the play, they are allies, fighting on the same team against Octavius and Marc Antony.
Motifs *Any new examples for the previous motifs? Any new motifs?
- Birds circling overhead (either good or bad omen)
New Material for Old Topics *Look at the notes for Acts 1-3 – Any new events or examples to add to those topics?
-Brutus and Cassius go from not trusting each other to becoming close friends and fighting together side by side.
One Sentence (Summary Sentence)
Octavius and Mark Antony greet Brutus and Cassius before their battle, and then Brutus and Cassius say their goodbyes in case they don't make it out of the battle alive.
Julius Caesar
Act IV – V Jigsaw Performance
Actors (Student names and roles):
-Octavius- Amelia Della Pesca
-Anthony- Katie Ostuni
-Messenger/Messala- Carly Etzin
-Brutus- Allie Snider
-Cassius- Carly Putterman
Important Events
- The messenger tells the generals to take their place on the battlefield. They greet each other, but wind up insulting one another.
- Brutus and Cassius give their formal goodbyes in case they die in battle and do not see each other again.
Important Lines *MLA format
1. "When think you that the sword goes up again? Never, till Caesar's three and thirty wounds be well avenged, or till another Caesar have added slaughter to the sword of traitors" (Julius Caesar V.i. 55-59).
Explanation: This means that Octvaius will not stop fighting until Caesar's death is avenged.
2. "...Coming from Sardis, on our former ensign two mighty eagles fell, and there they perched, gorging and feeding from our soldier's hands, who to Philippi here consorted us. This morning are they fled away and gone, and in their steads do ravens, crows, and kites fly o'er our heads and downward look on us as we were sickly prey" (Julius Caesar V.i. 87-94).
Explanation: Cassius believes that the eagles flying ahead are a good omen for both him and Brutus's army. The two circling eagles represent Brutus and Cassius, who were strong and powerful before the battle. The eagles represent freedom, liberty, and peace. When he explains that the eagles fell to the ravens, crows, and kites, it is implying that they are going to lose to Octavius and Mark Antony, the ravens and crows. These two birds are vultures or scavengers, who feed on dead meat.This is the first time in which Cassius seems genuinely afraid. He thinks he may die in battle. This quote is significant because it shows Cassius's vulnerability.
3. "Forever and forever farewell, Cassius. If we do meet again, why we shall smile; If not, why then this parting was well made" (Julius Caesar V.i. 127-129).
Explanation: Brutus is saying his goodbye's to Cassius. Both men fear that they might die in battle, so they are saying proper farewells, just in case. If they live through the battle, then they will greet each other happily whenever they meet again.
Character Development
In the beginning, Brutus did not trust Cassius. Throughout the play, they became closer, learned to trust each other, and even became friends. At this point in the play, they are allies, fighting on the same team against Octavius and Marc Antony.
Motifs *Any new examples for the previous motifs? Any new motifs?
- Birds circling overhead (either good or bad omen)
For example...- Crows, Ravens, Vultures - Scavengers flying ahead (bad omen)
- Eagles- Majestic birds flying ahead (good omen)
New Material for Old Topics *Look at the notes for Acts 1-3 – Any new events or examples to add to those topics?
-Brutus and Cassius go from not trusting each other to becoming close friends and fighting together side by side.One Sentence (Summary Sentence)
Octavius and Mark Antony greet Brutus and Cassius before their battle, and then Brutus and Cassius say their goodbyes in case they don't make it out of the battle alive.